Stunning works of art, surprising stories, and a lovely courtyard garden
Behind St. John’s Church lies the beautiful medieval building that houses the Gouda Museum. There, you’ll discover much more than just stories and artifacts about the history of this unique city—from life-size paintings that survived the Iconoclastic Fury to masterpieces of 19th- and 20th-century painting. From a contemporary photo exhibition featuring hairdressers to elegant Gouda pottery.
This summer, the Gouda City Museum is hosting a stunning collection of artworks from the Rijksmuseum, on display in the major exhibition *Faith*. From a painting by Botticelli to photographs by Vincent Mentzel. In the colorful exhibition Unheard on the first floor, you’ll journey through six centuries of history through the eyes of women from the Museum Gouda collection.
More exhibitions
Enjoy the museum garden
An oasis of tranquility, hidden in the city center—that’s the museum garden! On the charming terrace, you can enjoy lunch, a refreshing drink, or a festive high tea. Find a spot in the shade of a large tree or bask in the sun. And don’t forget to visit the nearly hidden sculpture garden next to the terrace!
Activities
There’s plenty to do this summer: from a spiritual safari to a toddler tour, from stories about Gouda by the city model to a lying-down concert! Check the Museum Gouda website for the latest schedule.
Children always free
Visitors aged 0 to 17 always have free admission to Museum Gouda. There’s a fun tablet tour through the museum just for them. There’s also always something to do in the studio.
Visiting with children
